IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in pix

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bounced back with a clinical 78-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an IPL 2024 match on Sunday night. CSK rode on captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's classy 98 to make 212/3 after being put in to bat by Pat Cummins at Chepauk.

Daryl Mitchell regained form with a 32-ball 52 for the home side. Mitchell and Gaikwad added 107 runs for the second wicket. Shivam Dube (39 not out) continued his fine run as CSK went past the 210-run mark.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube during their 74-run stand. Photo: PTI/R Senthil Kumar

Medium-pacer Tushar Deshpande wrecked the SRH top order as his triple strikes left them reeling at 40/3 inside four overs.

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana (2/18) too was among the wickets as SRH were bundled out for 134 in the 19th over. Deshpande finished with 4/27 from his three overs. Mitchell had a field day as he completed five catches.

CSK jumped to third spot with 10 points from nine games, while SRH slipped to fourth with 10 points from nine outings. This was the second second straight loss for SRH.

SRH players celebrate the early wicket of Ajinkya Rahane. Photo: PTI/R Senthil Kumar

CSK host Punjab Kings in their next outing on Wednesday. SRH are up against table-toppers Rajasthan Royals at home on Thursday.

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Onmanorama. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.